German

Ability to communicate successfully in German-speaking countries through an understanding of the cultural differences and similarities between the student's own and the target cultures.

Ability to write in a variety of culturally appropriate genres, including coherent and well-organized essays with clear thesis statements and analytical argumentation.

Awareness of fundamental concepts of major critical theories and the ability to apply these in the analysis of literary texts.

Familiarity with a variety of culturally significant creative and expository texts, films, or other artifacts from major periods of German cultural history and the ability to discuss these works and their creators in their social, cultural, historical contexts.

Speak, listen, read and write in German on a broad range of topics. Throughout the program, the students' language competency should increase as they progress towards the degree. Proper placement of students through testing assures they begin their course work at their level of proficiency.

Connect With Other Disciplines and Acquire Information

Develop Insight Into the Nature of Language and Culture

Gain Knowledge and Understanding of the culture, history, and society of the German-speaking countries

Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World

Society and Culture Emphasis: Communicate in the German language at the Intermediate level according to the ACTFL scale

Advanced Emphasis: Communicate in the German language at the Advanced level according to the ACTFL scale